by Gilles Law | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Habitual DWI / DUI in North Carolina Many people have heard of habitual DWI / habitual DUI (also called “habitual impaired driving”). This is a crime distinct from the standard misdemeanor DWI charge in NC. Habitual DWI is the charge that accompanies a person’s fourth...
by Gilles Law | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Arrest Warrants There are two basic ways to be arrested by the police in North Carolina, and both involve probable cause for arrest. The first method is when the police have probable cause to believe that a crime is being committed by witnessing the crime being...
by Gilles Law | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
What is perjury? Perjury is willfully making a false statement under oath (or affirmation.) Perjury covers statements taken in court as well as statements taken in a deposition or affidavit. The main question is whether or not an oath or affirmation was required and...
by Gilles Law | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
What to do when pulled over for a traffic violation: Most people, on occasion, commit some sort of traffic violation. Most people have encountered or will encounter a police-initiated vehicle stop. Whether you have been speeding or your taillight is out, you should...
by Gilles Law | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Miranda Rights Most people have heard of “Miranda Rights.” But what exactly are Miranda rights? When are police required to Mirandize a suspect? And what really happens when the police fail to read someone their Miranda rights? What exactly are Miranda rights?...
